The government has announced a new plan of action designed to help British people avoid financial exclusion and a “spiral of debt”. A total of around £135 million is to be invested by the government to this end between 2008…
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British consumers borrow money in a many cases because they want to enjoy the same kind of lifestyle as their favourite celebrities, it has been suggested. A report from Standard Life has claimed that many people are prepared to add…
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Failing to set out a Christmas shopping budget is one of the major reasons why so many UK consumers find themselves facing debt management problems in January, it has been claimed. With millions of people already struggling to become debt…
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Millions of consumers from across the UK are still paying off credit card debt accumulated last Christmas, according to a recent study. As debt management problems continue to worsen for many thousands of British families, figures from MoneyExpert.com show that…
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When it comes to financial and debt management help, mum is the word, according to a recent study commissioned by Unbiased.co.uk. The price comparison firm’s research found that British women are more likely than their male counterparts to have assisted…
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Citizens Advice is urging consumers across the UK to plan their budgets early in order to avoid a serious debt management hangover in the new year. Given the scale of spending expected around the country this December, the charity is…
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British consumer have been warned to keep a close eye on their credit card arrangement details in the run up to Christmas to avoid being hit by newly introduced fees. Cathy Neal, senior researcher for consumer group Which?, suggests that…
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Consumers across the UK have been warned to plan carefully how much they will spend on their credit cards over Christmas. Samantha Owens, head of personal finance at Moneyfacts, suggests that shoppers who are not sensible about they spend over…
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